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'''''' is the highest military rank in the armed forces of North Korea and South Korea.

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Korean name/auto.hangul
원수
Korean name/auto.hanja
元帥
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Insignia
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General officer

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Wonsu
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Wŏnsu
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  • Historical
  • North Korea
  • Insignia
  • List of Marshals of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
  • List of Marshals of the Korean People's Army
  • South Korea
  • Homophone
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'''' is the highest military rank in the armed forces of North Korea and South Korea.

== Historical == The title of Wonsu'' or its variations had been used as the title of high-ranking military commanders in Korean history since Goryeo Dynasty onward. For example, Gwon Yul, a famous general in 16th century who rose to the supreme command of Korean forces during Imjin War held the title of "", roughly translated as "high marshal".

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